Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 61 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $84.81 vs $142.58
- Up to 37% better value when playing Minecraft than Core i7-12700KF - $0.12 vs $0.19 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 6% better in Minecraft than Core i3-12100 - 842 vs 797 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 20 vs 8 threads
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
797
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.12/FPS
100%
Price, €
€94.14
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €94.14 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11650 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
842
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.19/FPS
63%
Price, €
€158.26
59%
FPS Winner
Buy for €158.26 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11650 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |